The couple have been fighting for months against doctors' wishes, arguing they can find experimental treatment for their son in America and raising over £1million donated by generous supporters of their cause.

After leaving court, Chris and Connie rushed to their baby's bedside to be with him as they vowed to keep fighting for his life.

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And they were on This Morning today, insisting their baby boy isn't suffering as much as the court have said.

Shedding a tear, Connie told Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford: "We were told we could go to America and he hasn't deteriorated in that time, so it's very hard for us to get our head around."

Charlie's dad added: "They're making him out to be a lot worse than he actually is. We sit with him day in and day out and know he's not suffering.

"He's the most stable baby in there, he's not suffering or in pain.

"If he was in pain, we wouldn't sit by his bed and watch him."

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Charlie suffers from a form of mitochondrial disease, a rare genetic condition which causes progressive muscle weakness and brain damage.

Specialists at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London had said they thought it was time to stop providing life support for the eight-month-old and move him to a palliative care regime.

But Chris and Connie have raised millions of pounds to send him for possibly life-changing surgery in the States.

And he said on This Morning: "No one knows what his quality of life could be. This could perform wonders.

"Everyone with this gene, who's had this, they're all still alive and all getting stronger.

"Charlie deserves that chance."

Connie finished: "Any parent with an ill child would want to give them something to make them better."

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Proud Connie and Chris with a newborn baby Charlie (Image: PA)

Connie Yates and Chris Gard arrive at court (Image: DAILY MIRROR)

As the decision was announced by Mr Justice Francis, Chris screamed "no" and covered his face.

He had arrived at court with Charlie's toy monkey stuffed into his pocket.

Giving his decision, Mr Justice Francis paid tribute to Chris and Connie's "absolute dedication to their wonderful boy" since his birth.

Pioneering treatment in the United States could save Charlie Gard's life (Image: PA)

Connie and Chris are now planning to challenge the ruling in the Court of Appeal.